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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 766,465.92, 1,057,755.60 and 426,934.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 766,465.92, 1,057,755.60 and 426,934.32 is: 589,187.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    766,465.92 : 1,057,755.60 = 426,934.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    766,465.92/1,057,755.60 = 426,934.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    766,465.92x = 1,057,755.60 × 426,934.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    766,465.92x = 451,592,167,812.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,592,167,812.19/766,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589,187.54

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